Infection Prevention Nurse

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Infection Prevention Department provides surveillance, prevention and training/education in the area of infection prevention to Samaritan Health Services.

This information is used to lower infection rates thus providing better facilities for patients, visitors, staff and physicians.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
One (1) of the following required:
Current unencumbered Oregon RN license OR
ASCP, AMT or equivalent certified Medical Laboratory Scientist OR
Bachelor's degree in a related field

One (1) of the following required
Four (4) years infection prevention experience OR
Two (2) years infection prevention experience and two (2) years recent acute care nursing, Medical Laboratory Scientist, healthcare and/or public health experience. Infection Control Certification (CIC) OR
Infection Control certification (CIC), one (1) year infection prevention experience and two (2) years recent acute care nursing, Medical Laboratory Scientist, healthcare and/or public health experience.

BLS (AHA).
Successful completion of APIC EPI education courses (preferred).
Prior Infection Prevention experience required.  CIC certification (preferred).